I was thinking today about why hindsight is 20-20. I wondered if it was possible to be so aware of the moment, that you can have the perception that is gained in hindsight. You would think that having that ability would allow you to make the right decision in every situation; in turn, making life easier.
I think I have been using this method for my entire life. I don’t usually make decisions “on a whim” or “live life for the moment” because whims and moments are temporary. I always knew that I wanted to make decisions that I would be proud of no matter how old I got (assuming that the older I got, the more critical I would be. i.e.- mid-life crises).
Is this something that separates me from other people? I think so.
Most people have different priorities in life. They are in it to have fun, and enjoy their time, and aren’t too particular about how they go about those things. For me, I am convinced that I can have fun and enjoy my time without making regrettable decisions. In fact, I think half the fun is knowing that I am enjoying myself AND I am doing the right thing.
I have always been sure not to criticize other people for how they choose to live their life…because it’s theirs. However, I am always eager and willing to offer advice on how to solve the problems that arise from continually making “bad decisions.”
You’d be amazed at people that have been making unanimously “wrong” decisions for so long, and don’t even realize it. Their level of standards has shifted so much, either because of their surroundings or a personal change, that they cannot reconnect with what their true self really values.
It’s a difficult thing for these people to deal with. No one likes to be told that they are wrong, but it’s even more hurtful to have to tell yourself.
But this isn’t the end of the world.
It’s never too late to change. There is a reason that everything in life can be called “a phase,” and you shouldn’t be afraid to snap out of one if you realize it is not making you a better person. Hopefully if you are experiencing this, like I was, you have a strong group of friends that can help you through it.
You’ll be glad to know that, even though you may be embarrassed to ask for their help, your relationship with these friends will improve immensely: Especially if they have noticed the same change in you.
Everyone wants you to be the best you can be, so why shouldn’t you want to?
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Do ya smelllllllll
The Rock put it best when he said, “Know your role. And shut your mouth.”
People have been living on this earth for long enough to realize that there are only so many options for what kind of people they can be. Everyone fits a mold that has been filled by millions of people that have come before them.
At some point you have to realize that even though you have complete control over what kind of life you choose to lead, it’s all been done before. The trick is, to find someone that did it best. If you know what kind of person you want to be, find someone that lived that life successfully.
For example, if you want to be a nerd, you have several options. You can be that guy that doesn’t get married, but works for Geek Squad making $20 an hour. Or you could apply your brains to more entrepreneurial ventures like Bill Gates and make jocks everywhere think twice about getting on a nerd’s bad side.
The point of life is to make the most of it: If you aren’t doing that, you should really step back and try to figure out what your role is.
But there are differences between roles and stereotypes. For example, can you tell the difference in this list?
-Supermodels will always sleep with rock stars
-Mailmen will always be afraid of dogs
-Waitresses will always come home with sore feet
-Band kids will never date a cheerleader
Though there are solid reasons why these will be true for the most part, there are always exceptions. So you have to choose whether to be the exception, or the example.
Just like those books where you come to an important scene and you can choose your own ending, there are plenty of ways you can go with your life. It’s just that…in real life, it’s not just a matter of turning back the pages and choosing a new way to go.
So really think about decisions that will put you on a path toward a new ending.
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People have been living on this earth for long enough to realize that there are only so many options for what kind of people they can be. Everyone fits a mold that has been filled by millions of people that have come before them.
At some point you have to realize that even though you have complete control over what kind of life you choose to lead, it’s all been done before. The trick is, to find someone that did it best. If you know what kind of person you want to be, find someone that lived that life successfully.
For example, if you want to be a nerd, you have several options. You can be that guy that doesn’t get married, but works for Geek Squad making $20 an hour. Or you could apply your brains to more entrepreneurial ventures like Bill Gates and make jocks everywhere think twice about getting on a nerd’s bad side.
The point of life is to make the most of it: If you aren’t doing that, you should really step back and try to figure out what your role is.
But there are differences between roles and stereotypes. For example, can you tell the difference in this list?
-Supermodels will always sleep with rock stars
-Mailmen will always be afraid of dogs
-Waitresses will always come home with sore feet
-Band kids will never date a cheerleader
Though there are solid reasons why these will be true for the most part, there are always exceptions. So you have to choose whether to be the exception, or the example.
Just like those books where you come to an important scene and you can choose your own ending, there are plenty of ways you can go with your life. It’s just that…in real life, it’s not just a matter of turning back the pages and choosing a new way to go.
So really think about decisions that will put you on a path toward a new ending.
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